WEST BEND (WITI) — There’s office space for rent in West Bend — and city officials know just who they want there. Officials actively recruited a company known for concealed carry and self defense.

Business has been booming at Delta Defense. Phones have been ringing off the hook with people looking to be responsibly armed. CEO Tim Schmidt says his company is a service provider and promotes safety. His U.S. Concealed Carry Association is reaching members nationwide.

“We publish a conceal and carry magazine that has 65,000 subscribers. We also publish the conceal and carry report which is a free weekly newsletter that goes to about 650,000 subscribers,” said Schmidt.

Since 2004, Schmidt says his business has grown on average about 60-70%. Staff has doubled as well.

“I imagine within the next three years we’ll be adding an additional 10-15 employees,” said Schmidt.

SLINGER — The snow, the real stuff,  has come back to Little Switzerland in Slinger. 

Mike Schmitz and his family are the ones responsible for resurrecting the double-sided ski hill commonly called “Little Switz.”

The slopes at Little Switzerland closed down in March 2007 after 65 seasons under the founding familiy. Five-and-a-half years later, the winter’s first big storm is bringing the snow seekers back.

“We hear stories everyday of people coming in that grew up here, learned to ski here. The locals are happy that we’re open again and the community support’s just been really positive so far,” said Schmitz.

Hartford Savings Bank is in the process of being aquired by Landmark Credit Union. The merger is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012. This is the first time Landmark Credit Union is merging with a bank. Discussions between both financial entities began in June of 2012, led to an agreement between both CEOs and board of directors.

Landmark reports it will keep all Hartford Savings Bank locations open, and add 40 Hartford Savings Bank employees to their workforce. Landmark Credit Union CEO Ron Kase says, “We continue to execute on our brand promise, which is to bring consistent value and convenience to our members. We do this with great rates on loans and deposits and excellent service. And, we continue to offer free checking accounts and products and services with no or low fees.  We work hard so our customers can truly benefit from the value that only a credit union delivers.”